Survival of the Most Adaptable in the Workplace Guest post by Kim Celentano, CEO of Strivven Media, creators of VirtualJobShadow.com and VJSJunior.com Our career-ready platforms serve as bridges between employers and students. Because we have a direct line into K-12 schools, we have the responsibility to introduce workforce realities into the classroom. Here’s one of them: The Digital Age has shattered whatever normsRead more

The ability to recruit for diverse talent starts like many other key initiatives within an organization – you need a solid plan. Like any good plan, you will need a roadmap and collaboration from others in the organization.

I have the distinct honor of partnering with a variety of organizations regarding recruiting and talent acquisition. This unique opportunity offers a broad perspective of the recruiting landscape that spans multiple industries, sectors, and disciplines. Each of these organizations is vastly different, however, they all share a similar dilemma: how to attract, recruit, and hireRead more

There’s nothing more exciting than when a company thinks it has secured a talented candidate to join their team. However, just because the candidate is interested in working with you does not mean they will ignore perceived red flags. The recruitment process is where most companies find themselves losing candidates who have been sourced directlyRead more

Summer is heating up and hiring is cooling down, right?  Wrong. Many companies miss out on the opportunity to hire great talent during this time. Here are four reasons why employers should double down on their summer hiring. Easier for candidates to find time to interview:  If the candidate you are interested in is currentlyRead more

In the world of hiring, you will hear phrases like, “The candidate wasn’t a good culture fit.” As a hiring manager, you might have even said this yourself. But how often is what makes a good culture fit challenged? Not often enough. Too often the term “culture fit” is used as a reason for notRead more

Who makes an interview great, the candidate or the hiring manager? Trick question. The answer is actually both! For an interview to go well, a candidate has to be prepared, but it is equally as important for the interviewer to bring their A-game to the meeting. Much like an interviewee needs to prepare for theRead more

Hiring skilled professionals has always been a challenge, but especially now in 2018. With technology advancing at a rapid pace and more career opportunities available than ever before, finding a quality candidate to fill your open position might seem elusive.  If your organization lacks efficient hiring processes and tools it can be easy to makeRead more

You may have read a recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which detailed that the unemployment rate in the United States is at a historic low of 3.9%; the lowest rate since 2000. To give some perspective, unemployment peaked at 10% in October 2009. Additionally, April 2017 marked the 91st consecutive month ofRead more

As a hiring manager, you might have mixed feelings about working with a recruiter. Sometimes when people consider the recruiting industry it can be confusing, unappealing, or maybe even negative. Perhaps you had a bad experience working with a staffing agency and swore them off altogether. Oftentimes, the lack of desire to work with aRead more